At this time, Tang San had already left after receiving his school uniform.
In the office—
Several young teachers were gossiping about Tang San becoming Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang's disciple, laughing heartily.
A few minutes later, Director Su returned, looking a little apologetic.
"Student Ye Yu, I'm sorry," he said.
"The Dean isn't in his office at the moment—he probably went out. He should be back this afternoon."
"I'll help you prepare your graduation certificate in the meantime. Once the Dean returns and stamps it, you'll be officially graduated!"
Ye Yu was a little surprised that the Dean of Nuoding Academy wasn't around.
But on second thought, there was no need to rush.
After all, Tang San and Yu Xiaogang wouldn't be heading to the Spirit Hunting Forest until tomorrow.
That journey would take at least a few days, round trip.
So there was time.
Besides, Ye Yu hadn't yet told Wang Sheng and the others about his early graduation application.
Since graduation wouldn't be finalized until the afternoon anyway...
He might as well head to Dorm Seven and say his goodbyes.
"It's no problem. I'll come back this afternoon," Ye Yu said.
"Thank you for your trouble, Director Su."
He stood up and thanked Director Su politely before leaving the Academic Affairs Office and heading toward Dorm Seven.
Upon arriving at Dorm Seven—
He found that Wang Sheng had already fought Tang San.
Originally, Wang Sheng had wanted to give Tang San a taste of reality and make him acknowledge Wang Sheng's position as the boss.
But instead, he was defeated.
According to the dorm's rules, Tang San had now become the new boss of Dorm Seven.
Yet Tang San didn't want the position at all.
Currently, Wang Sheng and the other working students were practically begging Tang San to take over and uphold the dorm's unspoken tradition of having a leader.
Although Ye Yu was still around—
The working students hadn't been bullied by noble students in years.
But with Ye Yu starting grade six this year and graduating next year, they were well aware—
Once Ye Yu graduated—
They would likely be subject to the same oppression as before.
So, they desperately needed a new protector.
And Tang San, a newcomer who could defeat Wang Sheng on his first day, was clearly a strong candidate.
"Ye Yu, you're here!"
Wang Sheng and the others, who had been pleading with Tang San, were delighted when they saw Ye Yu enter and quickly gathered around.
"We've got a new kid in our dorm this year!"
"And he just beat me. According to the rules, he's now our new boss."
"But he absolutely refuses to take the role."
"Ye Yu, you're smarter than the rest of us—what do you think we should do?"
Wang Sheng looked quite distressed and scratched his head, hoping Ye Yu could offer some advice.
Ye Yu glanced at Tang San but didn't answer. Instead, he said:
"Wang Sheng, I actually came here to say goodbye."
"I've reached Rank 10 now and plan to graduate early."
"What?!"
Wang Sheng and the others were stunned, reacting with visible panic.
"Boss Ye Yu, you can't just leave us like this!"
"Please, just stay one more year with us!"
"Yeah, Boss Ye Yu, we still need you!"
All the working students pleaded with him to stay.
But it was clear that Ye Yu couldn't agree.
He had his own dreams and goals.
Even though they'd shared years of school life—
He couldn't allow those ties to derail his path to strength.
Some opportunities, once missed—
Would never come again.
"Er Gou, Zhuzi, all of you—quiet down!"
Seeing everyone begging Ye Yu, Wang Sheng shouted angrily, silencing the others.
"Ye Yu doesn't owe you anything!"
"He's already reached Rank 10 and can now enroll in an intermediate spirit master academy early. Why should he sacrifice his future for us?!"
Hearing this, the working students all blushed with shame.
Suddenly, a crisp voice called from the door:
"Is this Dorm Seven?"
They turned to look.
At the door stood a young girl in a pink dress. Her long hair was tied into a scorpion braid that hung down to her waist.
She was adorably cute, with rosy cheeks and skin like a ripe peach—tender and radiant.
She stood at the entrance, curiously surveying the room.
The hundred-thousand-year rabbit spirit beast had arrived!
Ye Yu narrowed his eyes slightly at the sight of the girl in pink.
Her appearance stunned everyone—Wang Sheng, the other working students, and even Tang San.
"We're allowed to have co-ed dorms?" Tang San asked Wang Sheng, confused.
"Yeah! Everyone here is still a kid, so dorms aren't split by gender. I heard the intermediate academy is when they start separating us," Wang Sheng explained as he scratched his head.
"Boss, it's your turn now!"
Seeing another new student arrive—this time a girl—Wang Sheng hurriedly urged Tang San to follow the rules of Dorm Seven.
At first, Tang San resisted.
But when he looked at Xiao Wu's delicate and adorable face, he somehow stood up—almost as if possessed—and walked over reluctantly.
Watching silently in the crowd, Ye Yu couldn't help but scoff inwardly.
"What a phony…"
Wang Sheng and the others may not have realized it, but Ye Yu knew full well—
Tang San wouldn't budge if he hadn't been interested.
No amount of nagging would've worked—Wang Sheng might've even ended up dead.
Still, the "Buddha Tang" who was half-human and half-plant truly was a match for Xiao Wu, the hundred-thousand-year rabbit.
Neither of them could be called normal.
One was a transmigrator. The other, a spirit beast in human form.
Their true ages far exceeded what they appeared.
A perfect match.
Ye Yu couldn't help but wonder—
Was this all orchestrated by the Asura God of the Divine Realm?
In his past life, Ye Yu had seen online discussions about it.
Some theorized that Tang San had been placed on Douluo Continent by the Asura God as a pawn.
Perhaps even Tang San becoming Tang Hao's son, and meeting Xiao Wu the rabbit spirit beast—
Had all been orchestrated in secret.
One thing Ye Yu could say for sure—
Tang Hao, hiding in the shadows, was definitely ecstatic.
After all, he'd never expected to encounter a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast in a small, remote place like Nuoding City—
One who even happened to be the same age as his son.
Meeting Xiao Wu—
Meant Tang San stood to gain a wife, a spirit ring, and a spirit bone.
Even in the worst-case scenario, he'd still get the ring and bone.
Who wouldn't be thrilled with that outcome?
What followed played out just like in the original novel.
Tang San fought Xiao Wu.
Letting her win intentionally, Xiao Wu emerged victorious and became the new "Big Sister" of Dorm Seven.
Later, a teacher arrived to assign tasks to the two new working students, Tang San and Xiao Wu.
The teacher also handed over bedding brought by Yu Xiaogang.
Because Tang San's bedding was newer and cleaner, Xiao Wu claimed it.
And just like that, the two began their life of sharing a bed.
Wang Sheng and the others were insanely jealous.
Later, they went to the dining hall for lunch.
There, Tang San ran into Yu Xiaogang.
And Ye Yu happened to encounter the returning Dean of Nuoding Academy.
"Student Ye Yu, I heard from Director Su that you've reached Rank 10—congratulations!" the Dean said with a warm smile.
"Come with me to the office after lunch, and I'll give you your graduation certificate."
"Understood, Dean," Ye Yu responded politely.
After lunch—
Ye Yu left with the Dean.
Tang San left with Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang.
Only Xiao Wu remained, heading back to the dorm with Wang Sheng and the others.
Thanks to Ye Yu's influence—
Afternoons in Dorm Seven had long been reserved for cultivation.
And now that Ye Yu had announced reaching Rank 10 and planned to graduate early—
Wang Sheng and the others were even more motivated.
After returning to the dorm—
They all sat cross-legged on their beds and began meditating in earnest.
Xiao Wu, however, was thoroughly bored.
Back in the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest—
Whenever she was bored, she would play with Sky Azure Bull Python (Da Ming) and Titan Giant Ape (Er Ming).
But now, her two hundred-thousand-year beast brothers weren't with her.
So Xiao Wu's gaze naturally shifted toward her new dormmates.
As a spirit beast in human form, Xiao Wu had no idea what meditation even was.
She thought Wang Sheng and the others were just napping.
So, with complete innocence, she reached out and pushed Wang Sheng, complaining:
"Wang Sheng, get up! Play with me!"
"It's not even nighttime yet!"